Hunt's Photo Education

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Rockland & MidCoast Maine
2019-05-16 15:00 - 2019-05-19 11:00 (America/New_York)
The 2019 Hunt’s Photo Adventure to Midcoast Maine will be centered around Rockland, Maine. We’ll visit three distinctly different lighthouses, fishing villages, and historically significant locations including the Olson House in Cushing, Maine, made famous in several of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings, to photograph and explore. Some of the areas we will be photographing will include:
•Marshall Point Lighthouse & Port Clyde
•Olson House, Cushing, Maine
•Camden & Camden Harbor
•Owl’s Head Lighthouse & Harbor
•Deer Isle, Stonington Village & Harbor
To make only a deposit, select the “Deposit Only” box below. All payments are due 30 days prior to the workshop. If the workshop is sold out, you can join our waitlist or contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.

Upon signing up for this walk, you will receive a confirmation email. This will list more specific instructions regarding this workshop, including a questionnaire we’d like for you to fill out to better get to know you.
Please read our Cancellation Policy before signing up.

Nikon Demo Days- Hunt's Photo, South Portland
2019-05-17 12:00 - 19:00
Our local Nikon rep, Bob Watts, will be traveling to many of our stores over the next month to show what’s new with Nikon! We will have great instant savings on 75 different Nikon cameras, lenses and binoculars. He will be on hand to answer all the questions you may have and show you the latest Nikon gear

Hunt's Photo Workshop...on the Water: Whale Watch!
2019-05-17 14:00 - 20:00
Join us aboard an offshore power catamaran with Capt. John T. Pirie on a private tour available only to Hunt’s Photo Education attendees. We plan to immerse you in the cetacean feeding frenzy that occurs each Spring as these hungry giants return from their long migration and 4 month fasting period. One can expect to see a variety of cetaceans, birds and occasionally fish such as tuna and sharks. Whales such as Humpback, Minke, Finback, and the endangered Right Whale frequent the Cape Ann waters during the Spring migration. We often see large schools of Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins who are always willing to come play around the boat. The shy Harbor Porpoise may be sighted as well as seals and a large variety of pelagic birdlife.
We will depart from Cape Ann Marina onboard the “Orca”– a 26’ twin engine custom-built catamaran. We will spend 6 hours at sea during prime light and viewing hours. The trips will be limited to 6 photographers so that your experience is both intimate and personalized. You will have the opportunity to practice and improve your photography skills while enjoying a remarkable experience amongst feeding cetaceans.
More details, including what to bring and what to expect, are listed below.

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. However, be advised we will be meeting at Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester, MA at the time listed. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up. Also read a note on sea weather below in “Cancellations”.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Boston After Dark- MIT Architecture & Memorial Drive
2019-05-17 18:30 - 22:30
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk through MIT in Cambridge and onto Memorial Drive overlooking the Charles. On the walk, we will discuss Architectural Photography, Image Composition, Long Exposures, and Black and White Photography. Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
MIT is not only famous as a research institute and school, but also for the stunning architecture that has been commissioned. These include the Landau Building (“The Wedge”), The Dreyfuss Building, Simmons Hall (“The Sponge”), the Zesiger Center (“Z-Center”), the newly constructed Sean Collier Memorial, and the Stata Center (pictured). We will discuss the many ways these pieces of architecture can be photographed in the evening and night skies. Our walk will take us in and out of the MIT campus and along Memorial Drive and the Charles River. If weather allows, we will have the opportunity to photograph the sunset along the river as well.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Capture to Print: Flowers and Macro ft. the Stevens-Coolidge Place
2019-05-18 08:00 - 17:00
Printing your photos will make you a better photographer. The first step to creating a great print is by understanding how to create a great photograph in the field.
Capture-To-Print is an intermediate workshop that focuses not only on photography, but also editing and printing! Half photo workshop, half editing and printing, we will take you through the whole process–from Capture to Print— to demonstrate what is important in the field, how to effectively process photos, and why printing is a necessity.
On this Capture to Print workshop, we will begin at the Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, which has beautifully maintained grounds, a rose garden, and a greenhouse. During this time, we will photograph flowers, working to get the best quality images in preparation for editing and printing. After photographing, we will return to Hunt’s Photo in Melrose and transition to editing in the early afternoon. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers–laptops or all-in-ones are fine (iMacs are welcome)–in order to do their own editing. Attendees should have Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop on their computer or a comparable program. We will be available to help with the processing of images during this time. We will then view these edits, critique, and discuss them with the rest of the class while also creating 13×19″ prints.
This will be a fun and challenging workshop that will walk you through the full process of creating a photograph. The process of printing is integral to developing one’s photographic vision.
Approximate schedule for the day:
8am- Meet at Stevens-Coolidge in North Andover and photograph for the morning
11am- Wrap up photographing, separately break for lunch, return to Hunt’s Photo, Melrose for 1pm
1pm- Begin editing
3pm- Review, critique, and printing

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
If you have specific flowers that you would like to bring to photograph, you are welcome to bring them as well.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.

Portraits in the Park with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis
2019-05-18 09:00 - 18:00 | Hunt’s Photo, Melrose, 100 Main St., Melrose, MA, 02176, United States
The photographer’s challenge in creating a compelling portrait involves both creative and technical concepts combined in a way that evokes meaning and impact. This intensive and fun two-day workshop will show essential approaches to matching the light with your ideas. Good lighting techniques, along with posing, tonalities, mood, expression, camera angles and backgrounds must harmonize to create a successful photographic portrait.
Everyone has natural light available, but not necessarily the understanding of how to find and manipulate it with reflectors and diffusers to create the most pleasing or effective image. In this workshop we will work with window light, backlight, open shade and garage door lighting and explore how the qualities of each contribute to the feeling of the portrait.
We will begin the day in the classroom with some discussion of what to look for when photographing, including optimal settings, environment, subject posing and more. We will then continue on to the Saugus Iron Works, our shooting location for the day, where we will photograph a group of actors in the natural light of the park.
This is an excellent chance to work on numerous elements of portraiture, including how to develop and enhance your natural light portraits, as well as how to better place, pose and direct your subjects.

Nikon Demo Days- Hunt's Photo, Manchester
2019-05-18 12:00 - 19:00

Beyond the Basics- Composition in Photography, Hunt's Photo, Providence
2019-05-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Hunt’s Photo, Providence, 571 N. Main St, Providence, RI, 02904, United States
After learning “the basics” of digital photography, become more comfortable in the world of digital photography by taking the next step.
Understanding composition in the field can make or break a photograph. Many photographers want to show off their creativity through their photography. The more elements of composition one builds into their repertoire, the greater the depth of options that will be available to the photographer. Beyond the Basics: Composition in Photography discusses those creative options, as well as tips on how to pull it off in the field. While our Beginner class scratches the surface of composition, our Beyond the Basics class goes over in-depth different elements of composition.
Understanding composition is a necessity to improving your flexibility when photographing in a variety of situations. This course is designed to help you feel more comfortable about how to frame your photographic vision in those situations. It is recommended as a follow-up to our Beginner Photography course.
To register in Providence…

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Spring in Solon
2019-05-24 15:00 - 2019-05-27 12:00
Spring in the woods of Maine is an exciting time for creativity. Each May, the woods come alive with new growth that will inspire any photographer. Colorful wildflowers, blooming trees, streams, waterfalls, the night sky, and local culture all make for fantastic photo opportunities as we explore, learn, and create in and around the rural town of Solon, Maine.
For more information and to register, click here.

Upon signing up for this walk, you will receive a confirmation email. This will list more specific instructions regarding this workshop.
Please read our Cancellation Policy before signing up.

Hunt's Photo, Cambridge: Pro Video Road Show Sale & Demo
2019-05-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Hunt’s Photo, Cambridge, 99 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us Saturday May 25th from 10am-6pm at our Cambridge location for our Pro Video Road Show Sale & Demo!
This event is Free and is a must attend for wedding/event cinematographers, professional videographers, film students, production companies, filmmakers or anyone looking to get their hands on the latest video/audio/tech gear.
See and demo Professional and Broadcast audio and video products from Panasonic, JVC, Blackmagic Design, SlingStudio, Sigma Cine Lenses, Tascam, Canon, Sony, Rode, Sennheiser, and more.
One day specials on many products, student discounts and interest free financing and business leasing is available for up to 36 months
Get your hands on the phenomenal Full Frame Canon C700 Cine Camera as well as the NetFlix approved 5.7K Panasonic AU-EVA1 camera. See the new Nikon Z6 Filmmakers kit in action and the new Sony RX0MKII camera that’s perfect for Vloggers.
Check out the great Professional LED lighting solutions from Westcott, Aputure, Fiilex and some budget solutions from Savage.
Learn about Live Streaming your video to Facebook and YouTube using the Webcaster X2 from Epiphan or the SlingStudio!
FREE Audio for Video seminars throughout the day.

Panasonic Demo Days, Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2019-05-31 11:00 - 17:00
Friday May 31st, 11am-5pm • Hunt’s Photo, Melrose
Come in and visit with Panasonic rep Brandon Cortez and experience the Lumix quality. Brandon will be on site to answer all questions, including questions on the new Panasonic S1 and S1R, Panasonic’s new full-frame DSLR. Try out the gear and ask plenty of questions!
Registration is not required but is appreciated!

Nikon Demo Days- Hunt's Photo, Providence
2019-05-31 12:00 - 19:00

Hunt's Photo Walk: Portsmouth at Night
2019-05-31 18:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in Portsmouth, NH. During the walk, we will discuss Subject Development, Image Composition, Exposure, Black and White Photography, Low Light Photography, and Architectural Photography.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Mt. Auburn Cemetery
2019-06-01 09:00 - 13:00
***Please note updated date, from a postponed walk due to rain***
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in one of Boston’s most beautiful green spaces: Mount Auburn Cemetery. During this walk, we will work on use of color in the environment of the cemetery, focusing on not just close up/macro photography, but on shooting creatively!
This large, rolling parcel of land was America’s first garden-style cemetery. The historical 174 acre cemetery serves as a final resting place for the deceased, but it is also an arboretum full of flowers, flowering trees, colorful shrubs, architecture, and wildlife.
We will meet at the Mount Auburn Cemetery parking lot at 9am and the walk will conclude at 1pm.

Nikon Demo Days- Hunt's Photo, Holyoke
2019-06-01 12:00 - 17:00

Lighting with Speedlights: Outdoor Portraits using Flash
2019-06-01 13:00 - 20:00
Many people know how to take an adequate portrait in natural light, but how can we integrate flash into the mix and why is it important? How can we turn a drab, overcast day into something with a little pop? How can we counter harsh shadows on a bright and sunny day and still get worthwhile shots? Your flash can be the answer, and it opens up a world of creativity once you understand how to set it, modify it, and integrate it into your portraits!
Our Outdoor Portraits Using Flash workshop will cover these questions by discussing, demonstrating, and then practicing with models how to effectively use your flash outdoors in some basic ways. In this workshop, we will work with flash both on the camera and off the camera with triggers. For those applicable cameras, we will begin to work with high speed sync.
We will begin photographing in normal afternoon light and work our way into the evening to demonstrate the effect
Integrating flash into outdoor portraits is an excellent way to liven up your portraits.
Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own gear, but we will begin with gear that anyone can use, including:
-A Variety of brands of Speedlights
-Phottix & Pocket Wizard Triggers
-Westcott & Phottix Softboxes
-Rogue Flashbender products
What to bring:
-Camera with fully charged battery
-Memory cards
-For lenses, consider bringing lenses between 50mm and 100mm. Prime lenses with low apertures are a great option, but zoom lenses that fit this range will also work fine.
-You are welcome to bring your own speedlights and triggers, but we will begin the day using generic options.
Layout of the day:
1pm- Introductions, brief presentation/discussion on exposure & speedlights, camera setup
2pm- Demoing shooting
3-7pm- Photographing with models. We will have this time to photograph models, split into multiple groups.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Downtown Providence- Benefit St & the Waterfront at Night
2019-06-01 18:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a photo walk in downtown Providence on Benefit St and along the Providence Harbor. During the walk, we will discuss many elements of photography, including exposure, Low Light Photography, photographing in Black & White, Image Composition and more.
The Benefit Street and College Hill sections of Providence hold beautiful historic architecture, as well as stunning views of downtown Providence and the State House. These short winding streets, old staircases, and small parks lead us down to the scenic waterfront with the promise of a very vivid Providence sunset. Our walk will begin at 6pm and conclude at about 10pm.

Hunt's Photo Adventure: The Grand Tetons
2019-06-02 15:00 - 2019-06-08 11:00
The small western town of Jackson, Wyoming is home to Grand Tetons National Park. Encompassing over 300,000 acres this awe inspiring national park features a multitude of landscapes, wildlife, western culture, and, of course, the Grand Tetons themselves which dominate all of Jackson Hole dramatically. Each day, we will work on concepts of Subject Development, Exposure, Image Composition, Black and White Photography, Low Light Photography, and Long Exposures. The magnitude and beauty of the Grand Tetons will stay with you forever.
To make only a deposit, select the “Deposit Only” box below. All payments are due 30 days prior to the workshop.

Upon signing up for this Adventure, you will receive a confirmation email. This will list more specific instructions regarding this workshop.
Please read our Cancellation Policy before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Walk: Boston After Dark- The North End, Lovejoy Wharf, & the Zakim Bridge
2019-06-07 18:00 - 22:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Education for a night photography adventure along Boston’s historic waterfront area. During the walk, we will discuss Subject Development, Image Composition, Long Exposures, Black and White Photography and Architectural Photography.
Boston is a vibrant, colorful city after dark. Despite the limitations of darkness there is still great detail and color to be captured through your lenses. Our walk will take us through the Lovejoy Wharf area of the North End, along the Charles River, and to the Zakim Bridge. We will make use of evening light, civil twilight, and night time as we explore the architecture and city highlights.

If you are attending this walk, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up.
If you are interested in learning a little more about your camera (or anything else photographic-related) prior to the walk, we would love to have you for a Custom 1-on-1 class.

Hunt's Photo Walk...on the Water: Portland Forts and Lighthouses
2019-06-08 08:00 - 13:00
Join Hunt’s Photo Educator Rick Berk for a different take on some of Portland, Maine’s historic features. You’ll board the Casco Bay Explorer for a three-hour cruise of Portland Harbor to view and photograph Portland’s forts, lighthouses and wildlife. We’ll photograph Bug Light, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, Portland Head Light, and (conditions permitting) Ram Island Ledge. We will also see and photograph Fort Preble, Fort Gorges, and Fort Scammel, and there is the possibility we’ll see some seals as well!
After our cruise, we’ll spend some time photographing in the Old Port, on the working docks and among the cobblestone streets and buildings.

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. However, be advised we will be meeting at the Old Port at the time listed. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up. Also read a note on sea weather below in “Cancellations”.
Cancellation: Our weather reports will be based on not only the current weather, but also sea conditions. If we postpone the trip due to weather and you cannot attend the makeup date, you will be refunded.

Hunt's Photo, Manchester: Pro Video Road Show Sale & Demo
2019-06-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Hunt’s Photo, Manchester, 4 Vinton St, Manchester, NH, 03103
Join us Saturday June 8th from 10m-6pm at our Manchester, NH location for our Pro Video Road Show Sale & Demo!
This event is Free and is a must attend for wedding/event cinematographers, professional videographers, film students, production companies, filmmakers or anyone looking to get their hands on the latest video/audio/tech gear.
See and demo Professional and Broadcast audio and video products from Panasonic, JVC, Blackmagic Design, SlingStudio, Sigma Cine Lenses, Tascam, Canon, Sony, Rode, Sennheiser, and more.
One day specials on many products, student discounts and interest free financing and business leasing is available for up to 36 months
Get your hands on the phenomenal Full Frame Canon C700 Cine Camera as well as the NetFlix approved 5.7K Panasonic AU-EVA1 camera. See the new Nikon Z6 Filmmakers kit in action and the new Sony RX0MKII camera that’s perfect for Vloggers.
Check out the great Professional LED lighting solutions from Westcott, Aputure, Fiilex and some budget solutions from Savage.
Learn about Live Streaming your video to Facebook and YouTube using the Webcaster X2 from Epiphan or the SlingStudio!
FREE Audio for Video seminars throughout the day.

Nikon Demo Days- Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2019-06-08 12:00 - 19:00

Beginner Photography- Part 1 of 2, Hunt's Photo, Holyoke
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to fully utilize your cameras potentials! Harness your creative power with photography!
This is the essential class for anyone looking to take that first giant step into the world of photography! Our patient and entertaining instructors will cover all the basics in this hands-on class, including changing depth-of-field (controlling what’s in focus in the background, stopping or blurring the action in your scene, and many other basic picture-taking techniques.
For more information, click here.
Please note: This is a two-part class (4 hours total) that takes place on two consecutive weeks on the same day and time. Only the first date is listed on signup.
To register in Holyoke…

Adobe Lightroom Basics, Part 1 of 2- Hunt's Photo, S. Portland
2019-06-12 18:00 - 20:30
Developed by photographers, for photographers, Adobe Lightroom provides amateur enthusiast and photographers with the necessary tools for basic image management and high-level image post-production. From highlight to shadow, contrast and brightness, then color correction to cropping, Lightroom provides all of the necessary tools to adjust and print your image files. This course focuses on how to organize your images for quick retrieval via keywords, ratings, etc, demonstrates the basic tools and processes available within Lightroom to both manage and process images quickly and efficiently.
For more information, click here.
Please note: This is a two-part class (5 hours total) that takes place on two consecutive weeks on the same day and time. Only the first date is listed on signup.

Hands-on with the new Fujifilm GFX 100
2019-06-13 12:00 - 16:00
Get a first look at the new Fujifilm GFX 100! Join us Thursday, June 13th from 12pm to 4pm at Hunt’s Photo in Melrose, MA to get a hands-on look at one of the most unique cameras on the market– a medium format, mirrorless camera body with 100 megapixels!
Registration is optional, but appreciated! We will have the camera available to demo between 12 and 4pm and you can come at any time to check it out. There is no presentation, so come when you can!
Feel free to bring a memory card to test out in the camera, or you can always buy one from us while at the store.

Hunt's Photo Adventure: Letchworth State Park, NY
2019-06-13 14:00 - 2019-06-16 14:00
Voted the #1 State Park in the country by USA Today, Letchworth State Park is home to the Genesee River Gorge, and features three large waterfalls, 70 miles of trails, birds native to upstate New York and the northeast, and a variety of blossoms and wildflowers.
We’ll spend our time exploring the gorge and these waterfalls, as well as walking some of the trails to get a more intimate look at Letchworth, known as the Grand Canyon of the East. We’ll photograph from a variety of locations that allow for stunning vistas, as well as spots that allow for a more detailed closer look.
We will maximize our time in the field shooting a multitude of subjects as well as incorporating classroom instruction, critiques, and photographic assignments each day.
What’s included:
•Daily excursions to Letchworth State Park
•In-field instruction at each spot
•Image Discussion and Review
What’s not included:
•Transportation to and from New York
•Cost of food
•Cost of hotel (Suggested Lodging: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mount Morris, NY (585) 658-4080)
Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Medium. We will have long days with Sunrises and sunsets. While we will have limited walking, some terrain may be slightly rocky or uneven.
To make only a deposit, select the “Deposit Only” box below. All payments are due 30 days prior to the workshop. If the workshop is sold out, you can join our waitlist or contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.

Upon signing up for this walk, you will receive a confirmation email. This will list more specific instructions regarding this workshop, including a questionnaire we’d like for you to fill out to better get to know you.
Please read our Cancellation Policy before signing up.

Hunt's Photo Talks: Safari Night, Hunt's Photo, Melrose
2019-06-13 18:00 - 20:30
On June 13th, Hunt’s Photo and Thomson Safari will be holding a “Safari Night”. If you are at all interested in safaris, this talk is for you! In February 2020, Hunt’s Photo Adventures will be leading a second safari to Tanzania to photograph world-class wildlife (and more) in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
During this Safari Night, Andrew Doherty of Thomson Safari will give an overview of Tanzania, Thomson Safaris, and the itinerary for the adventure. After this, Director of Hunt’s Photo Adventures Don Toothaker will give a presentation about photographing in this environment, including his experiences and images from the trip.
Whether you are interested in attending our trip next year and have questions, curious about what it’s like to go on safari, or just want to see fantastic images and hear fantastic stories of the trip, this talk is for you! Refreshments and snacks will be provided for the evening. Come join us for an informative session on this quintessential trip!
The schedule of the evening:
6-6:30- Meet and Greet. Thomson Safari will be present to answer questions. Food and drinks will be provided.
6:30-7:00- Thomson Safari will give an overview of Tanzania, Thomson Safaris, and the itinerary for the adventure
7:00-8:00- Don Toothaker will give a presentation about photographing in Tanzania
8:00-8:30- Time for individual questions for Hunt’s Photo Adventures and Thomson Safari

Hunt's Photo Workshop...on the Water: Birding in Newbury Great Marsh in Ipswich
2019-06-15 08:00 - 14:00
Join us aboard an offshore power catamaran with Capt. John T. Pirie on a private tour available only to Hunt’s Photo Education attendees. We will spend our time exploring the coastal salt marsh community photographing large numbers of both migratory and resident birdlife. The raptors that we most commonly see are red-tailed hawks, ospreys, norther harriers, bald eagles, kestrels and cooper’s hawks. The wading birds include great blue herons, American avocet, American bittern, great egret, lesser egret, and glossy ibis. Shorebirds likely to be seen include: plovers, killdeer, yellowlegs, sandpipers and sanderling. Lastly one can expect to see a variety of pelagic and coastal seabirds.
We will depart from Cape Ann Marina onboard the “Orca” a 26’ twin engine custom built catamaran. We will spend 6 hours at sea during prime light and viewing hours. The trips will be limited to 6 photographers so that your experience is both intimate and personalized. You will have the opportunity to practice and improve your photography skills while enjoying a remarkable experience with exposure to dozens of species in a single trip.

If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the workshop. However, be advised we will be meeting at Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester, MA at the time listed. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Please read Hunt’s Terms & Conditions before signing up. Also read a note on sea weather below in “Cancellations”.

Beginner Photography- Part 2 of 2, Hunt's Photo, Holyoke
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:00

Adobe Lightroom Basics, Part 2 of 2- Hunt's Photo, S. Portland
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:30
